In den vergangenen Jahren hat Deutschland große Fortschritte bei der gesetzlichen Verankerung digitaler Barrierefreiheit gemacht – sowohl im öffentlichen als auch im privaten Sektor. Bereits das Behindertengleichstellungsgesetz (BGG) schuf ein erstes rechtliches Fundament, um die gleichberechtigte Teilhabe von Menschen mit Behinderungen zu fördern. Allerdings gilt das BGG ausschließlich für öffentliche Stellen auf Bundesebene. Darauf aufbauend […]
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Legal Landscape on Digital Accessibility in Germany
Over recent years, Germany has taken significant strides in legislating accessibility for both public and private sectors. The German Disability Equality Act (BGG) laid the groundwork by providing a framework to support the participation of people with disabilities, although its application is limited to federal public authorities. Building on these efforts, Germany then introduced the […]
France – a pioneer in accessibility legislation
Accessibility to products and services has been on the agenda of the European and Frech regulatory authorities for a long time. The goal of the accessibility legislations has been to ensure (digital) inclusivity for all, particularly for people with disabilities. This means allowing everyone to have physical access to buildings and facilities, using telecommunications and […]
Website Accessibility in Italy
Website accessibility is becoming an increasingly important topic in Italy, in particular since companies have until the 28th June 2025 to comply with the new European Accessibility Directive. In this article, we outline the Italian legal framework for website accessibility, the importance of early action, and practical steps businesses can take to ensure compliance and […]